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BJ53 GMO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GMO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 109,133 miles

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,502 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,405 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn low

small chips to screen

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre worn low

small chips to screen

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,257 miles

airbag lamp does not illuminate

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear brake discs badly corroding / worn

Pass 26 May 2013 91,447 miles

rear brake application uneven

Pass 5 May 2012 83,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 76,356 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2009 71,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 62,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,468 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise: o/s front tyre bald on inner edge.

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BJ53 GMO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 GMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ53 GMO registered?

BJ53 GMO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BJ53 GMO safe to buy?

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